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Abstract
An ankle brace which is positioned on an ankle of a person and which incorporates a tensioning structure which permits full range of motion to the ankle joint but which prevents the ankle joint from moving past its normal range of motion to protect the ankle joint.
Description
- 1. Field of the Invention
- This invention relates to an ankle brace and more particularly to an ankle brace including a tensioning system which functionally stabilizes the ankle as it reaches extreme ranges of motion.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- Conventional braces for protecting joints of the body do so by restricting or limiting motion to the joint to which it is applied to prevent a new injury or protect a pre-existing injury. In some cases, this may be effective but in other cases such as in athletics it is not very functional providing that their joints can function within normal ranges of motion. An ankle joint, just like all the joints in the human body, has a natural range of motion that it can move through without causing damage to itself. As it reaches the end of these ranges, the body has structure such as ligaments and tendons to create tension to end range of motion and protect the joint. Many of the prior art ankle braces do prevent the ankle exceeding its extreme ranges of motion but do not provide the necessary flexibility to permit the athlete to function normally.
- This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key aspects or essential aspects of the claimed subject matter. Moreover, this Summary is not intended for use as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.
- An ankle brace is disclosed which includes an elongated, generally flat sole or sole plate having a forward end, a medial side, a lateral side and a rearward end. The brace also includes an upstanding flexible medial connector member having an upper end, a lower end, a rearward end, a forward end, an inner surface and an outer surface with the lower end of the medial connector being hingedly connected to the medial side of the sole plate. An upstanding medial support member having an upper end, a lower end, a rearward end, a forward end, an inner surface and an outer surface is also provided with the inner surface of the medial support member being positioned adjacent the outer surface of the medial connector member. The medial support member is secured to the medial connector member with the lower end of the medial support member being positioned above the lower end of the medial connector member at the medial side of the sole plate to create a flexible hinge.
- An elongated first elastic cord has one end thereof secured to the medial connector member. The brace also includes a first elongated flexible strap having one end thereof secured to the medial support member at the rearward end thereof. A second elongated flexible strap is provided with the one end of the second strap being secured to the medial support member at the forward end thereof.
- An upstanding flexible lateral connector member is provided having an upper end, a lower end, a rearward end, a forward end, an inner surface and an outer surface with the flexible lateral connector member having a plurality of spaced-apart loops at the upper end thereof. The lower end of the lateral connector member is hingedly connected to the lateral side of the sole plate. An upstanding lateral support member having an upper end, a lower end, a rearward end, a forward end, an inner surface and an outer surface is positioned outwardly of the lateral connector member so that the inner surface of the lateral support member is positioned adjacent the outer surface of the lateral connector member. An elongated second elastic cord has one end thereof secured to the lateral connector member.
- The ankle brace of this invention also includes a third elongated flexible strap which is adapted to be secured together to form an adjustable loop for positioning around a person's leg above the ankle brace with the loop having medial and lateral sides. A third connector is mounted on the medial side of the loop and has a plurality of spaced-apart loops at the lower end thereof. A fourth connector member is mounted on the lateral side of the loop and has a plurality of spaced-apart loops at the lower end thereof. A cord fastening device is mounted on the outer side of the medial support member and a cord fastening device is mounted on the outer side of the lateral support member. The first cord interconnects the loops of the third connector member and the medial connector member with the second cord being threaded through the loops of the fourth connector member and the medial connector member to form a tensioning system that functionally stabilizes the ankle as it reaches its extreme range of motion but which permits the ankle to function between its extreme ranges of motion.
- It is therefore a principal object of the invention to provide an improved ankle brace.
- A further object of the invention is to provide an ankle brace including a tensioning system which limits the end range of ankle motions and protects the ankle joint.
- A further object of the invention is to provide an ankle brace which does not interfere with the functional motions of the ankle between its end range of motion.
- A further object of the invention is to provide an ankle brace which includes hinged portions at the medial and lateral sides of a sole plate to ensure that the sole of the brace stays in contact with the sole of the foot.
- Yet another object of the invention to provide an adjustable tensioning system for the ankle brace of this invention.
- Yet another object of the invention is to provide an ankle brace which may also be incorporated into a shoe.
- These and other objects will be apparent to those skilled in the art.
- Non-limiting and non-exhaustive embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to the following figures, wherein like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the various views unless otherwise specified.
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FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the ankle brace of this invention; -
FIG. 2 is a side view of the brace ofFIG. 1 secured to the left foot and ankle of a person; -
FIG. 3 is a side elevational view illustrating the person's foot and ankle brace inserted into a shoe; -
FIG. 4 is a partial side view of the ankle brace illustrating one method of threading or lacing the tension cords of the invention; -
FIG. 5 is a partial side view of the ankle brace illustrating another method of threading or lacing the tensioning cords of the invention; -
FIG. 6 is a partial side view of the ankle brace illustrating yet another method of threading or lacing the tensioning cords of the invention; -
FIG. 7 is a front view of the ankle brace illustrating theFIG. 4 method of threading or lacing the tensioning cords of the invention; -
FIG. 8 is a partial front view illustrating the manner in which the width of the ankle brace may be changed due to the hinges at either side of the sole plate of the invention; and -
FIG. 9 is a partial perspective view illustrating a second embodiment of the ankle brace wherein the ankle brace is incorporated into a shoe. - Embodiments are described more fully below with reference to the accompanying figures, which form a part hereof and show, by way of illustration, specific exemplary embodiments. These embodiments are disclosed in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. However, embodiments may be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense in that the scope of the present invention is defined only by the appended claims.
- The ankle brace of this invention is referred to generally by the
reference numeral 10. Brace 10 is comprised of three key components, namely astrap assembly 12,foot portion 14 and atensioning system 16. -
Strap assembly 12 includes a 1½ inch to 2 inchflexible strap 18 havingends Ring 24 is secured toend 20 ofstrap 18 as seen inFIG. 1 . A strip ofloop fasteners 26 is secured to the outer surface ofstrap 18 atend 22. A strip ofhook fasteners 28 is also secured to the outer surface ofstrap 18. Together, the loop and hook fasteners form a VELCRO® connection system.Connector members Connector member 30 has spaced-apart loops oreyes FIG. 1 ).Connector member 32 has spaced-apart loops oreyes FIG. 1 ). -
Foot portion 14 includes a sole 50 having an arcuate rearwardend 52 and aforward end 54.Sole 50 has a low profile and preferably extends approximately two-thirds of the way from the heel towards the toes of the person wearing theankle brace 10.Sole 50 is constructed of semi-rigid material and will act as a lever arm to create tension in the tension system. For purposes of description, sole 50 will be described as having amedial side 56 and alateral side 58. - A
flexible connector member 60 has its lower end secured to sole 50 at thelateral side 58 thereof by any convenient means such as by stitching. The upper end ofconnector member 60 has spaced-apart loops oreyes Support member 68 will be described as having aforward end 70, rearward end 72,lower end 74 andupper end 76.Support member 68 has anotch 78 formed therein which extends downwardly thereinto from the upper end thereof.Support member 68 also has anopening 80 formed therein.Support member 68 has a strip ofloop fasteners 82 secured thereto at the rearward end thereof. Atubular locking device 84 of conventional design is secured to supportmember 68 as seen inFIG. 1 . One end of anelastic cord 86 is secured to supportmember 68 at 88.Support member 68 is secured to the outer side ofconnector member 60 by stitching or the like so that itslower end 74 is spaced above sole 50 to create aflexible hinge channel 90 which runs parallel to the sole 50 on thelateral side 58 thereof to create a natural hinge and adjustability for width. Thehinge channel 90 creates a break to ensure that the sole 50 of thebrace 10 stays in contact with the sole of the foot. - A
flexible connector member 92 has its lower end secured to sole 50 at themedial side 56 thereof by any convenient means such as by stitching. The upper end ofconnector member 92 has spaced-apart loops oreyes Support member 100 will be described as having aforward end 102,rearward end 104,lower end 106 andupper end 108.Support member 100 has anotch 110 formed therein which extends downwardly thereinto from the upper end thereof.Support member 100 also has anopening 112 formed therein.Support member 100 has astrap 114 secured thereto at the rearward end thereof by stitching or the like. The free end ofstrap 114 has a plurality of hook fasteners 116. Atubular locking device 118 of conventional design is secured to supportmember 100 as seen inFIG. 1 . One end of anelastic cord 120 is secured to supportmember 100 at 122.Support member 100 is secured to the outer side ofconnector member 92 by stitching or the like so that itslower end 106 is spaced above sole 50 and to the lower end ofconnector member 100 to create aflexible hinge channel 124 which runs parallel to the sole 50 on themedial side 56 thereof to create a natural hinge and adjustability for width. Thehinge channel 124 creates a break to ensure that the sole 50 of thebrace 10 stays in contact with the sole of the foot. Aflexible strap 126 has one end thereof secured to the upper forward end ofconnector member 60 and its other end secured to the upper forward end ofconnector member 92. -
FIG. 2 illustrates one method of threading or lacing thetension cord 120 to and between theconnector members Cord 120 is extended upwardly and rearwardly from 122, thence rearwardly throughloop 44, thence downwardly, thence rearwardly throughloop 96, thence upwardly and rearwardly, thence rearwardly throughloop 48, thence downwardly, thence forwardly throughloop 98, thence upwardly, thence forwardly throughloop 46, thence downwardly and forwardly, thence forwardly throughloop 94; thence upwardly, thence forwardly throughloop 42, and thence downwardly and forwardly, and thence through thetubular locking device 118. The tension in thecord 120 is easily adjusted through the use of thelocking device 118. Thecord 86 on the lateral side of theankle brace 10 may be similarly laced or threaded to connect theconnector members -
FIG. 4 illustrates another method of threading or lacing theconnector members cord 120.Cord 120 is extended upwardly and rearwardly from 122, thence rearwardly throughloop 44, thence downwardly, thence rearwardly throughloop 96, thence upwardly and rearwardly, thence rearwardly throughloop 48, thence downwardly, thence forwardly throughloop 98, thence upwardly, thence forwardly throughloop 46, thence downwardly and forwardly, thence forwardly throughloop 94, thence upwardly, and thence forwardly throughloop 42. The free end ofcord 120 may then be inserted through lockingdevice 118 or through the lockingdevice 84 onsupport member 68 at the lateral side of thebrace 10 as seen inFIG. 7 . Thecord 86 is similarly laced or threaded betweenconnector members cord 86 being received by lockingdevice 118 onsupport member 100. -
FIGS. 5 and 6 illustrate further methods of lacing or threadingconnector members connector members FIGS. 5 and 6 . -
FIG. 9 illustrates a modified form of the ankle brace of this invention. InFIG. 9 , theankle brace 10′ is incorporated into ashoe 128. The sole of theankle brace 10′ may be the sole of the shoe or may be a sole glued or otherwise secured to theshoe 128. As seen inFIG. 9 , thelocking device 118′ is secured to theshoe 128 rather than thesupport member 100′. The designation “′” is used on theankle brake 10′ inFIG. 9 to refer to similar components of theankle brace 10. - In use, the
elastic cord 86 which interconnects theconnector member elastic cord 120 which interconnects theconnector members ankle brace 10 to have normal fore to aft and lateral to medial movement. Thecords elastic cords cords - Although the invention has been described in language that is specific to certain structures and methodological steps, it is to be understood that the invention defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific structures and/or steps described. Rather, the specific aspects and steps are described as forms of implementing the claimed invention. Since many embodiments of the invention can be practiced without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, the invention resides in the claims hereinafter appended.
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1. An ankle brace, comprising:
an elongated, generally flat sole plate having a forward end, a rearward end, a medial side and a lateral side;
an upstanding flexible medial connector member having an upper end, a lower end, a rearward end, a forward end, an inner surface and an outer surface;
said flexible medial connector member having a plurality of spaced-apart loops at said upper end thereof;
said lower end of said medial connector member being hingedly connected to said sole plate at said medial side thereof;
an upstanding medial support member having an upper end, a lower end, a rearward end, a forward end, an inner surface and an outer surface;
said inner surface of said medial support member being positioned adjacent said outer surface of said medial connector member;
said medial support member being secured to said medial connector member with said lower end of said medial support member being positioned above said lower end of said medial connector member at said medial side of said sole plate to create a flexible hinge between said lower end of said medial support member and said medial side of said sole plate;
an elongated first elastic cord having first and second ends;
said first end of said first elastic cord being secured to said medial support member;
a first elongated flexible strap having first and second ends;
said first end of said first strap being secured to said medial support member at said rearward end thereof;
a second elongated flexible strap having first and second ends;
said first end of said second strap being secured to said medial support member at said forward end thereof;
an upstanding flexible lateral connector member having an upper end, a lower end, a rearward end, a forward end, an inner surface and an outer surface;
said flexible lateral connector member having a plurality of spaced-apart loops at said upper end thereof;
said lower end of said lateral connector member being hingedly connected to said lateral side of said sole plate;
an upstanding lateral support member having an upper end, a lower end, a rearward end, a forward end, an inner surface and an outer surface;
said inner surface of said lateral support member being positioned adjacent said outer surface of said lateral connector member;
said lateral support member being secured to said lateral connector member with said lower end of said lateral support member being positioned above said lower end of said lateral connector member at said lateral side of said sole plate to create a flexible hinge between said lower end of said lateral support member and said lateral side of said sole plate;
an elongated second elastic cord having first and second ends;
said first end of said second elastic cord being secured to said lateral support member;
said second end of said first strap being selective length adjustably secured to said lateral support member at said rearward end thereof;
said second end of said second strap being secured to said lateral support member at said forward end thereof;
a third elongated flexible strap having first and second ends;
a ring member secured to said first end of said third strap which is adapted to receive said second end of said third strap therein to form an adjustable loop for positioning around a person's leg above the ankle brace with the loop having medial and lateral sides;
a third connector member mounted on said medial side of said loop;
said third connector member having a lower end which has a plurality of spaced-apart loops thereon;
a fourth connector element mounted on said lateral side of said loop;
said fourth connector element having a lower end which has a plurality of spaced-apart loops thereon;
a cord fastening device mounted on said outer side of said medial support member;
a cord fastening device mounted on said outer side of said lateral support member;
said first elastic cord interconnecting said loops on said medial connector member and said loops on said third connector member with the second end of said first elastic cord being length adjustably secured to one of said first and second cord fastening devices;
said second elastic cord interconnecting said loops on said lateral connector member with said loops on said fourth connector member with the second end of said second elastic cord being length adjustably secured to the other of said first and second cord fastening devices.
2. The ankle brace of claim 1 wherein said sole plate is constructed of a semi-rigid material.
3. The brace of claim 1 wherein said medial connector member, said lateral connector member, said third connector member and said fourth connector member are flexible.
4. The ankle brace of claim 1 wherein said medial and lateral support members are constructed of a semi-rigid material.
5. The ankle brace of claim 1 wherein the brace is incorporated into a shoe.
6. An ankle brace, comprising:
an elongated, generally flat sole plate having a forward end, a rearward end, a medial side and a lateral side;
an upstanding flexible medial connector member having an upper end, a lower end, a rearward end, a forward end, an inner surface and an outer surface;
said flexible medial connector member having a plurality of spaced-apart loops at said upper end thereof;
said lower end of said medial connector member being connected to said sole plate at said medial side thereof;
an elongated first elastic cord having first and second ends;
said first end of said first elastic cord being operatively secured to said medial connector member;
a first elongated flexible strap having first and second ends;
said first end of said first strap being operatively secured to said medial connector member at said rearward end thereof;
a second elongated flexible strap having first and second ends;
said first end of said second strap being operatively secured to said medial connector member at said forward end thereof;
an upstanding flexible lateral connector member having an upper end, a lower end, a rearward end, a forward end, an inner surface and an outer surface;
said flexible lateral connector member having a plurality of spaced-apart loops at said upper end thereof;
said lower end of said lateral connector member being hingedly connected to said lateral side of said sole plate;
an elongated second elastic cord having first and second ends;
said first end of said second elastic cord being operatively secured to said lateral connector member;
said second end of said first strap being operatively selectively length adjustably secured to said lateral connector member at said rearward end thereof;
said second end of said second strap being operatively secured to said lateral connector member at said forward end thereof;
a third elongated flexible strap having first and second ends;
a means associated with said third strap so as to form an adjustable loop for positioning around a person's leg above the ankle brace with the loop having medial and lateral sides;
a third connector member mounted on said medial side of said loop;
said third connector member having a lower end which has a plurality of spaced-apart loops thereon;
a fourth connector element mounted on said lateral side of said loop;
said fourth connector element having a lower end which has a plurality of spaced-apart loops thereon;
a cord fastening device operatively secured to said medial connector member;
a cord fastening device operatively secured to said lateral connector member;
said first elastic cord interconnecting said loops on said medial connector member and said loops on said third connector member with the second end of said first elastic cord being length adjustably secured to one of said first and second cord fastening devices;
said second elastic cord interconnecting said loops on said lateral connector member with said loops on said fourth connector member with the second end of said second elastic cord being length adjustably secured to the other of said first and second cord fastening devices.
7. The ankle brace of claim, 6 wherein said sole plate is constructed of a semi-rigid material.
8. The ankle brace of claim 6 wherein said medial connector member, said lateral connector member, said third connector member and said fourth connector member are flexible.
9. The ankle brace of claim 6 wherein said medial and lateral connector members are constructed of a flexible material.
10. The ankle brace of claim 6 wherein the ankle brace is incorporated into a shoe.
11. An ankle brace for use with a shoe, comprising:
an elongated, generally flat sole plate positioned in the shoe and having a forward end, a rearward end, a medial side and a lateral side;
an upstanding flexible medial connector member having an upper end, a lower end, a rearward end, a forward end, an inner surface and an outer surface;
said flexible medial connector member having a plurality of spaced-apart loops at said upper end thereof;
said lower end of said medial connector member being connected to said sole plate at said medial side thereof;
an elongated first elastic cord having first and second ends;
said first end of said first elastic cord being operatively secured to said medial connector member;
an upstanding flexible lateral connector member having an upper end, a lower end, a rearward end, a forward end, an inner surface and an outer surface;
said flexible lateral connector member having a plurality of spaced-apart loops at said upper end thereof;
said lower end of said lateral connector member being connected to said lateral side of said sole plate;
an elongated second elastic cord having first and second ends;
said first end of said second elastic cord being operatively secured to said lateral connector member;
a first elongated flexible strap having first and second ends;
a means associated with said first strap so as to form an adjustable loop for positioning around a person's leg above the ankle brace with the loop having medial and lateral sides;
a third connector member mounted on said medial side of said loop;
said third connector member having a lower end which has a plurality of spaced-apart loops thereon;
a fourth connector element mounted on said lateral side of said loop;
said fourth connector element having a lower end which has a plurality of spaced-apart loops thereon;
a first cord fastening device operatively secured to the shoe;
a second cord fastening device operatively secured to the shoe;
said first elastic cord interconnecting said loops on said medial connector member and said loops on said third connector member with the second end of said first elastic cord being length adjustably secured to one of said first and second cord fastening devices;
said second elastic cord interconnecting said loops on said lateral connector member with said loops on said fourth connector member with the second end of said second elastic cord being length adjustably secured to the other of said first and second cord fastening devices.
12. The ankle brace of claim 11 wherein said sole plate is constructed of a semi-rigid material.
13. The ankle brace of claim 11 wherein said medial connector member, said lateral connector member, said third connector member and said fourth connector member are flexible.
14. The ankle brace of claim 11 wherein said medial and lateral connector members are constructed of a flexible material.
15. The ankle brace of claim 11 wherein a medial support member is secured to raise medial connector member at the outer surface thereof and wherein a lateral support member is secured to said lateral connector member at said outer surface thereof.
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